The European Union has hit X with a major fine over its paid verification system. Regulators say the platform deceives users because the blue check mark no longer verifies who is behind an account.
Switzerland has officially advised against using hyperscale clouds and SaaS for sensitive government data, citing security risks. Meanwhile, a massive GitLab scan uncovered 17,000 verified secrets across 5.6 million repositories. Exercise app Strava is telling users in sensitive positions they’re on
European lawmakers are pushing for a continent-wide ban on social media for children under 16 without parental consent. The measure passed with 483 votes in favor and targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram over mental health concerns. Tech CEOs could face personal liability for violations.
The US military’s push to repair its own equipment is being blocked by defense contractors in ongoing NDAA negotiations. Provisions that would let service members fix drones, jets, and other gear are likely to be stripped entirely from the final bill language expected next week.
An immigration agent reportedly used ChatGPT to generate law enforcement reports from just a single sentence and photos. Experts call this a “nightmare scenario” that could compromise accuracy and privacy in high-stakes situations.
Britain is experiencing its largest-ever millionaire exodus with 16,500 wealthy individuals leaving in 2025 alone. Taxfix’s CEO says fleeing is shortsighted and the wealthy should stay to support the ecosystem that made them successful.
The UK’s data watchdog faces mounting pressure as civil society groups call for a parliamentary inquiry. The ICO declined to investigate a Ministry of Defence data breach that exposed 19,000 Afghans, with reports linking it to at least 49 deaths.
The UK faces critical digital infrastructure challenges as it tries to move up from 18th place in global competitiveness rankings. With AI potentially contributing £520bn to the economy by 2030, the country’s telecom networks need urgent upgrades to support future growth and 6G deployment.
The European Union is preparing stricter foreign investment rules aimed primarily at Chinese companies. The regulations would require local hiring and technology sharing in key sectors like batteries. This comes as Chinese investment in the EU surged 80% to €9.4bn in 2024.
Despite Trump’s warnings that California’s $20 fast-food wage would harm businesses, data shows restaurants are adapting. Worker turnover is down, and widespread closures haven’t materialized, though prices have increased.
